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Life doesn’t always fit neatly into 9 to 5. Especially when you’re juggling multiple roles, studying for a new qualification and preparing for the arrival of a lively puppy

People often assume flexible working just means working from home. But for me, it’s about far more than that. At PeopleUnboxed, it’s about being trusted to work in a way that suits me, my energy and the realities of my day-to-day life.

We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming a work experience student to the PeopleUnboxed team, and what a fantastic addition they were

One of their final projects was to write a blog reflecting on their time with us – and we think it perfectly captures the energy and insight they brought to the team. Read the diary in Kloe’s own words…

Need to upskill a few team members but don’t have enough people to justify an in-house solution? New to management yourself and want to build your skills and grow your confidence?

We can help.

Arlene discusses how a coaching qualification has helped her grow, both professionally and personally

Exploring what she’s learnt, how she was supported by PeopleUnboxed through her journey and her love for coaching.

Tony discusses if learning suppliers should tell you what you want to hear, or what you need to know?

Fresh from the Learning Technologies Exhibition where AI was (not surprisingly) a big theme of the show, he’s questioning the promises some vendors made about it’s capabilities for designing and writing training content.

Jo explores why feedback, something we all need to grow, can feel so tricky to give and receive.

She shares personal experiences, the role of psychological safety and the steps we’re taking at PeopleUnboxed to build a stronger feedback culture.

In this first instalment of Book Club with Rich, he explores Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. A book that challenges how leadership impacts team potential.

Rich summarises the difference between Multipliers and Diminishers, who (often unintentionally) limit their people’s contributions. Plus shares his biggest takeaways from the book.

January often brings a wave of resolutions and ambitious goal-setting, but after the festive chaos, simply returning to routine can feel like an achievement.

Rachel explores why it’s okay to take your time, reflect, and set meaningful goals when you’re ready. Embrace balance, flexibility, and small wins to kick-start your year.

Read Tony’s full blog to explore what’s he thinks will shape L&D next year

Including: Face-to-face training as people crave connection, team effectiveness over individual development, bite-sized learning remains vital, respectful workplaces and psychological safety, plus AI will continue to rise.